Excelsior, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Excelsior is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 2.9 miles SE of Midland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98408.
Excelsior at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98408, 98409
- Nearest town
- Midland (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2033, -122.4547
Weather in Excelsior now
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Excelsior weather by the hour
Excelsior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Excelsior.
This week in Excelsior
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Excelsior
What is the weather usually like in Excelsior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 40.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,037 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TACOMA #1, WA US (USC00458278), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:48 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Excelsior is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Excelsior
The closest live webcam is Tacoma: I-5 at 130.67: 56th St NB VMS, 0.4 miles NW of Excelsior.
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Questions about Excelsior
Where is Excelsior, WA?
Excelsior is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 2.9 miles SE of Midland.
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, WA?
The ZIP code for Excelsior is 98408.
What is the nearest town to Excelsior?
Midland, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Excelsior?
Yes. The closest is Tacoma: I-5 at 130.67: 56th St NB VMS, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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